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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

a wrinkle in the sea

Oh how I love to sit here in my studio with the window open listening to the birds! A soft rain started about a half hour ago as well. This week, I've been photographing the birds like crazy. Here is one of a pair of woodpeckers that likes to visit.

We've had these white crowned sparrows here lately. They're not a common bird here.

I was out of town yesterday and so was quite happy to get back to my castle today. I finished the machine quilting when I ran into a little wrinkle-- yes literally. Why do these things happen on one's favorite pieces? If you look to the left and right about halfway the fabric is wrinkled. I ironed everything and spray basted before I started and all seemed smooth. I think the crease may have been in the interfacing underneath. I have tried ironing but there still seems to be a bit left. I'm going to leave it for now; I may have to take out the one side and redo it.

You can see that I've added 3 star fish at the bottom. I started with Neo Color II crayons which weren't intense enough so I did them over with Setacolor fabric paint.

And I was so excited to be done, so I could start the beading and embellishing.

I'm linking to the Needle and Thread Network today. There is lots of quilting and needlework to look at there.

14 comments:

Another very pretty piece.....will be even prettier with the beading. I have a pic I took of a little hummingbird in my kitchen window yesterday.l am going to add it to my WIPs tommorrow. They are so elegant to watch....love the birds.

So beautiful! I am so curious to see the beading, so intricate. There are so many birds here too. I live in the country and I saw a flock of vultures feasting on roadkill the other day. No picture :(. We also have a woodpecker who visits everyday. No hummingbirds yet but I haven't hung me feeder yet. Funny how we stitchers love nature! The added fish are cute!

In every part of our country there are quiltmakers and crafters who take moments to watch the birds. The first time I noticed the connection was in my aunt who taught me quilting and would send me to the barn for oats or wheat to set out for the birds... Maybe a beaded creature to cover the wrinkle??

Printing workshop, Spruce It Up quilt shop, Port Elgin, May 13

About Me

Nature provides me with endless creative inspiration.
i like to share these moments through words, pictures, sketches and through my fiber art. Besides that, I may share my version of a recipe or meal and in summer, pictures of my garden.
I may feature a knitting project or even a good recipe.